Watertown Posted March 30 Posted March 30 Just completed a build of the AMT 67 GT 350 reissue. My 14-year-old granddaughter called me one day last summer to express her interest in GT 350s and how she'd like to build a scale version of the '67. Imagine my delight at hearing that! I said, I'd love to get involved. We went and picked out the kit at the LHS, and proceeded to get started. The project began with earnest, but after a few weeks, the new school year began, and other interests preempted our build time. I became interested in seeing the project finished, but didn't want to commandeer her efforts, so began one of my own partly to see it finished, but also to see what issues might lie ahead for her so as to help her avoid them. The kit has it's flaws, but is overall an enjoyable build. Interior assembly proved to be the biggest challenge, as alignment issues persisted as a result of the side panels not being contoured correctly in my kit. Stripe decals disintegrated when attempting to apply, so scrapped them. If I were to build this again, I'd simply paint them on. It was built OOB, nothing added but white letter tires from the spares box. Again, this build done primarily to serve as a guide for my granddaughter as she completes hers. Can't wait to see hers completed. Color is MCW Brittany Blue with Tamiya TS13 Clear 8
STU111 Posted March 30 Posted March 30 Sweet looking Shelby there. Bummer regarding the stripe decals, although I’m lead to believe that the stripes were optional on the 67 model, they applied them at the dealership if you wanted them. I’m happy to be corrected if wrong. Hope your granddaughter enjoys building hers. 👍🏻 1
espo Posted March 30 Posted March 30 Great looking paint finish and chrome body trim. Like the overall appearance better without the Gt Stripes. 1
Watertown Posted March 31 Author Posted March 31 I appreciate the feedback, everyone. On to the next project...
drodg Posted April 2 Posted April 2 Nice looking Shelby. I wonder why the decals are falling apart? The kit isn't that old. Anyhow you did a great job.
ea0863 Posted April 2 Posted April 2 Great build Mike! I look forward to seeing the beauty shot of your car next to your granddaughter's when it's done
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